Dogger Bank developers seek judicial review over offshore wind project
The developers behind the 3.6GW Dogger Bank offshore wind farm are seeking
a judicial review of government approval for the neighbouring 3GW Dogger
Bank South project in the UK North Sea.
Companies controlled by SSE, Equinor and Vårgrønn have applied to the High
Court to challenge the Development Consent Order granted by Energy Secretary
Ed Miliband in May for the project.
The ground of the judicial review has not yet been disclosed to the public.
However, it’s been said that the case surrounds the wake effect from Dogger
Bank South that could reduce wind speeds reaching the three Dogger Bank
phases resulting in a loss of energy produced.
During the planning process, the Dogger Bank developers argued the impact
could result in financial losses of between £500 million and £669.
When Miliband approved the development of the RWE and Masdar wind farm,
he did so on the condition that the project minimise its impact on nearby
wind farms. The developers argue this requirement has been met by implementing
the required 7.5 km buffer.
If permission for a judicial review is granted, the case will proceed to
a full court hearing later this year.
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